Academic position in Artificial Intelligence and Communications UC

The Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering (IMC) and the School of Communications at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), invite applications for one full-time position at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor, starting in August 2025. 

The successful candidate will have a joint appointment between the IMC and the School of Communications, with the IMC as primary affiliation. We welcome applications from highly qualified candidates with a PhD degree, a track record of cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a solid commitment to excellence in teaching and supervision.

The explosive growth of AI is transforming the way we communicate with audiences, as well as how we analyze, produce, and distribute media content. Recognizing the transformative potential of AI on the practice of journalism/advertising/filmmaking and communication in general, we are seeking for applicants with:

• a solid background on mathematics, statistics, computer science or related areas,
• experience in interdisciplinary projects related (but not limited) to Generative AI and emerging Content Production tools, Natural Language Processing, and Computational Social Sciences.

The teaching load is three (3) courses per year, distributed over two semesters between the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering and the School of Communications. Command of Spanish is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate is expected to start teaching in Spanish during their second year at UC. Applicants who do not speak Spanish will receive support from the University to learn the language adequately. To support the initial academic career stages, the incorporation of Assistant Professors can benefit from an initial reduction of the teaching load and a starting fund.

The applicant position and salary will be adjusted, according to the policies and regulations at UC, on the applicant starting date. These will be determined according to the previous experience of the candidate.

UC is committed to the values of diversity regarding origin, gender, and ethnicity to build a more diverse and inclusive community. For the current call, women are especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applications have to be sent to vacancysearch.imc@uc.cl

The documentation submitted must include at least:

– Cover letter.

– Curriculum vitae. 

– Publication list.

– Research statement.

– Teaching statement.

– Three (3) letters of recommendation, with ideally at least one of them referring to the teaching experience.

The deadline for the applications is May 10th, 2025. Questions can be made by email to Prof. Pablo Barcelo, pbarcelo@uc.cl

VISA

If selected for a position, a foreigner without permanent residency in Chile or applying from abroad will need to request a visa in the consulate of their country of origin to be incorporated as academic staff at UC Chile.

About IMC

The IMC was created in 2018 as a joint endeavor between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics at UC in Santiago. In this short term, IMC has become a leading actor in applied mathematics in Latin America.

The IMC is responsible for the Bachelor in Data Science, the Mathematical Engineering program at UC (within the School of Engineering), the Master in Mathematical and Computational Engineering, and the Master in Data Science. At the PhD level, their academics tutor students at different PhD programs in the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Engineering.

Further information about IMC can be found at https://imc.uc.cl

About the School of Communications

The School of Communications is considered one of the nation’s best. The school offers bachelor’s degrees in journalism, filmmaking & audiovisual, and advertising, with curricula that combine conceptual and theoretical instruction with skills training. At the graduate level, it offers master’s and doctoral degrees in communication, as well as professional diplomas taught by renowned faculty and professionals.

Further information about the School can be found at https://comunicaciones.uc.cl/